Two Hour Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland-Mellow
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Portland, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Lighthouses are an iconic image associated with coastal Maine and Portland showcases some from the 1800s. Join this bicycling tour in Portland and see two of the city’s lighthouses from the 19th century. Follow quiet roads along South Portland’s coast to reach a small lighthouse called Bug Light, still in use today. Ride farther to Spring Point where a larger lighthouse awaits at the end of a long granite breakwater.
- Great for novice cyclists who want a low impact ride
- Follow the South Portland Greenbelt Pathway for coastal views
- Visit a historic fort built in 1812 and used until WWII
- Morning and afternoon sessions allow you to keep a flexible schedule
What's Included
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 37 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
Come to our offices and we will outfit you with everything for a fantastic day of pedaling and seeing the sites!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Bug Light Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
MICHAEL_D
I had a blast. The tour guide was very kind, entertaining, and a great story teller. The bike shop is very cool, the owners/tour guides are the kindest. The experience felt very personal and the tour was an intimate look into the history of Maine.
Reviews
5.0
based on 45 reviews
Andy_A, Oct 2025
The guides are very personable. Just renting bikes would not do the area justice. There are so many interesting stories to hear about the sites.
Vera_T, Oct 2025
Nice paced ride with stops to take pictures and explore the lighthouses. Our guide Ross was very knowledgeable regarding the history of Portland, throughly enjoyed the tour!!
Charlies1st, Oct 2025
Fun & interesting ride to see lighthouses and learn about the history of Portland. Great to be outside.
Donna_G, Oct 2025
Great ride and historical information. The owner and our bike guide were pleasant and knowledgeable. Very happy with this tour!
Don_W, Sep 2025
I booked the 2 hour guided tour to 2 lighthouses with 5 other friends and family members who were on a cruise that stopped in Portland, Maine. I really wanted to do the longer tour, but a couple members of our group hadn't been on a bike in a while, so we went with the shorter version. Everyone had a great time, one of them saying it was the highlight of her trip. The ride was very easy, just a couple of gentle climbs, and mostly very flat on a bike path that wound through parks and scenic areas. Ian was our tour guide and kept us at a liesurely pace with which everyone was comfortable. He also did a good job of signaling at intersections and through a couple of traffic areas. He stopped at key locations to share historical, geological, and local information. He also interacted with us as we rode to answer our questions and point out other key points. Everyone loved his "chill" and humorous presentation and his grasp of Portland history. We saw the two lighthouses as advertised, but also got to see a 3rd lighthouse, Portland Head Lighthouse, from a distance. We also got to see wetlands, several Civil War fort structures, and a memorial to the Victory ships that were built in Portland during World War 2. He gave us plenty of time to walk around at the key sites. The total distance was exactly 7 miles, and it went by very fast. I would recommend to anyone, and plan to come back for the longer ride next time.
Tracy_T, Sep 2025
Very enjoyable 2 Hour Bike Tour of Portland Maine. Great guide and perfect pace. Nice Bikes and Tour was exactly as described.
Jocelyn_R, Sep 2025
Fun tour and an Easy ride.
The tour makes Two lighthouse stops. Guide is knowledgeable about the area.
Steve_L, Sep 2025
Great experience (even in a bit of rain). Our Haley was very nice and extremely knowledgeable about the area and its history. The ride is very gentle and low impact. Plenty of time to look around and learn. Highly recommend!!
Smita_S, Aug 2025
This is a light and easy bike tour in South Portland. The bikes were comfortable and riding was smooth. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable of the area.
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Julia was a fun and informative guide! The ride was relatively easy to navigate, and the sights were interesting. We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour!
Allison_K, Aug 2025
Such a great experience! We had a smaller group but our guide was great and knew so much history about Portland and the surrounding area. Would recommend to anyone as a great way to see the area!
Susan_S, Jul 2025
The bikes were great& mostly flat bike paths with very few hills . Great tour for everyone! Loved seeing south Portland with no crowds or heavy traffic. Beautiful views and plenty of info about the area & coastline
Carlos_G, Jul 2025
It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the cruise terminal. However, it was worth to bike on the south of Maine because most if not all lighthouses are on the south side. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The ride was easy without city traffic.
Bradley_M, Jul 2025
It was very fun. The guide was wonderful. She was full of life and made everything very interesting.
Nathan_H, Jul 2025
Terrific tour! We were the only two on pur tour and it was terrific. Loved the place, the guide, the owner - cannot recommend highly enough!!! They even sent us to SoPo Fish to grab a late lunch before our tour, which was also terrific!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much! It was great having you!
Dollie_S, Jul 2025
Excellent and patient guides. Made sure we had bikes that fit us properly especially for my 11yo son. A great afternoon bike ride around South Portland.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
You are a great family. Thank you.
Sandra_P, Jun 2025
Wonderful tour and would highly recommend. Tour guide was very knowledgable and gave us information about the history of the area. We had a lot of fun.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review us!
Raquel_P, Jun 2025
Amazing tour by jack. Very helpful made us feel safe and comfortable right away. Beautiful views. Relaxing afternoon.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks so much. We think Jack is just great.
Isabella_K, Jun 2025
This was the kickoff to our honeymoon, and we could not have made a better choice! We got started early, so we were able to see a few extra spots along the way. I could not recommend this enough!
I was nervous that I couldn’t keep up with the pace, but the route was very manageable and there were plenty of stops along the way. We had amazing views of the port and the historic spots along the coast.
We had so many excellent recommendations from our guide for the rest of our stay, too!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for spending a little bit of your honeymoon with us! We feel honored.
Debby_W, Jun 2025
Perfect for what we wanted - 2 hours of pleasant movement. Leah was informative and personable - a great guide. Group moved at a good pace. Terrain was delightfully flat. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you!
Karen_R, Apr 2025
Kaylee was great! Very informative and let us see all the things! Would highly recommend. We loved seeing the lighthouses and all of the Portland history. The tour stayed within the timelines and was easy in and out.
Response from Host, May 2025
That was her first tour! Thank you!
Suzie_A, Oct 2024
Very easy and scenic bike your. Glad we made it. Helpful guides. Charming area to visit and great photo ops.
Elliot_P, Sep 2024
Easy 5 mile ride on a good multi-speed bike stopping at historic and scenic spots. Kathy was a great guide and the whole Lighthouse Bike's staff were easy going, a pleasure to meet and work with.
Emily_S, Sep 2024
Such an amazing way to explore the city!! We learned so much history and felt that this was THE way to see the lighthouses of Portland (didn’t have to worry about parking, such a stress relief!). We felt this tour was perfect and were glad we didn’t opt for the longer one as we were getting a bit tuckered out by the end… So if you can, absolutely do this tour!!
Joe_L, Sep 2024
Had a great tour. Our guide, Jack, did an amazing job. Very knowledgeable! We made several stops, and it was not too strenuous for the older folks in our group. If you are going to Portland, I highly recommend this tour. My wife and I had a great time. Wonderful way to start the day with a morning bike tour.
Tom_B, Sep 2024
Jack was phenomenal. Very considerate and extremely knowledgeable. Relaxing ride. Beautiful views and enjoyable.
An_C, Aug 2024
I loved seeing the lighthouses and hearing the history of Portland and Maine, in general. Jack was very knowledgeable and had his own personal experiences to share along the way. As an inexperienced rider, he was very patient! I had a great time.
Joseph_K, Jul 2024
Steve was a great tour guide and had many stories about the history of the area and lighthouses as we saw the different sites. The bikes were well-maintained and comfortable. I have 18 year old and 15 year old daughters that were with us, and they loved every moment of it as well. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much!
Jodi_A, Jul 2024
This was a fun experience. The ride was easy. The tour guide was knowledgeable. Would highly recommend if you are in the Portland area.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
I really appreciate you taking the time to write us a review! Thanks for coming
Teresa_K, Jun 2024
Jack was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and personable! Great views and exercise! Would definitely recommend this bike tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much!
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